as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
a bride-to-be bent on having the perfect wedding
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bent (on or upon)
Adjective
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The tech giant—now named Meta—seems determined to make this happen itself.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
As a jet-setting artist with a devoted worldwide fan base firmly in place thanks to her role in history-making K-pop act Blackpink, Jennie is determined to build upon that on her own.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not because technology may disrupt it, but because my own government seems intent on destroying it.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the Royals are intent on moving into a new ballpark when their lease expires at Kauffman Stadium, and a new ranking of all 30 MLB stadiums seems to back the need for new digs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The letter offers a resolute response to Ballal’s treatment unlike the one signed by Yang and Kramer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is plenty of good sense in the EU taking a resolute stand.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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The arrest and recent imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sent shockwaves through Turkey, marking a decisive shift toward full autocracy.—
Bilal Bilici,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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How do your efforts contribute to a positive work environment? Be intentional about offering support—this could mean mentoring a newer coworker or simply being available to help brainstorm solutions during meetings.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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But, speaking before the Panama game, Richards said the manager’s positive mentality is shared by the players — and very welcome.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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